Spencer County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Spencer County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 27 races, 59 candidates.

Cities and towns in Spencer County

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County offices

10 races · 15 candidates

County Assessor

  • Melissa N Woolard Republican

County Auditor

  • Gina Mullen Republican
  • Joe Cook Democratic

County Commissioner, District 1

  • Jim Seiler Republican

County Coroner

  • Layla C Thayer Republican

County Council Member, District 1

  • Jessica Weber Democratic
  • Steve Haaff Republican

County Council Member, District 2

  • Chris Kirkpatrick Republican
  • Mick Drwal Democratic

County Council Member, District 3

  • David Fromme Republican
  • Sara J Arnold Democratic

County Council Member, District 4

Prosecuting Attorney

  • Megan L. Bennet Republican

Sheriff

  • Sherri Heichelbech Republican

Carter Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Carter Township Board Member

  • Aaron Hedinger Republican
  • Jim Gries Republican
  • Stacey Keller Republican

Carter Township Trustee

  • Angie Wahl Schmidt Republican

Clay Township

1 race · 4 candidates

Clay Township Board Member

  • Cynthia "Cindy" Winchell Republican
  • Delores "Dee" McCauley Democratic
  • Diane Goodness Republican
  • Gary W Schroeder Republican

Grass Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Grass Township Board Member

  • Cara Miller Matthews Democratic
  • Gary McDaniel Republican
  • Nicholas Yearby Republican
  • Raymond Lynam Republican

Grass Township Trustee

  • LeGeanne "Jeanne" Thomas Democratic

Hammond Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Hammond Township Board Member

  • George Lynam Republican
  • Norman Lloyd Hughes Republican
  • Sandy Snyder Republican

Hammond Township Trustee

  • Jane Lynam Republican

Harrison Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Alan R Waninger Democratic
  • Brenda Buechler Republican
  • Brenda Kress Democratic

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Tracey L Gelarden Republican

Huff Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Huff Township Board Member

  • Brittniey Cochenour Republican
  • Joshua Douglas Knepper Republican
  • Matthew S Knepper Republican

Huff Township Trustee

  • Rhonda J Fella Republican

Jackson Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Jackson Township Board Member

  • James H Anderson Democratic
  • Mary C Spellmeyer Democratic
  • Nicole D Griepenstroh Democratic

Jackson Township Trustee

  • Julie A Walls Democratic

Luce Township

2 races · 7 candidates

Luce Township Board Member

  • Daryl E Woolard Republican
  • Gary Shoemaker Democratic
  • Lisa A Hemmer Republican
  • Rocky Martin Democratic
  • Vicki L Brauns Republican

Luce Township Trustee

  • Jeremy Edward Gorman Republican
  • Pete Rapp Democratic

Ohio Township

2 races · 8 candidates

Ohio Township Board Member

  • David Hart Republican
  • Kyle Wilkerson Republican
  • Linda Drwal Democratic
  • Melissa Brauns Republican
  • Sam Hardesty Democratic
  • Tom Lehr Democratic

Ohio Township Trustee

  • Beth Packer Democratic
  • Jon Hargis Republican